CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Test

Prepare yourself to enter the cybersecurity field or validate your knowledge by earning the Security+ certification. This practice test for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) will help you identify domain areas to study more so you know when you're exam ready. Be sure to set yourself up for exam success. Start this practice test today.

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Course Description

The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 examination is an entry level cybersecurity certification covering essential areas such as threat management, cryptography, identity management, security systems, risk management, and more. It's designed to test your ability to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Here's a breakdown of the main domains covered in the SY0-601 exam:

Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities:

  • Understand various types of malware and attacks (e.g., social engineering, wireless, application/service).
  • Recognize vulnerabilities and threats in different systems and networks.

Architecture and Design:

  • Understand the importance of secure system design.
  • Implement secure network architecture and system design.
  • Understand the principles of secure software development.
  • Recognize the importance of cloud and virtualization in a secure enterprise architecture.

Implementation:

  • Implement secure network configurations.
  • Install and configure identity and access services.
  • Manage certificates and public key infrastructures.
  • Implement host or application security solutions.
  • Implement secure mobile solutions.

Operations and Incident Response:

  • Understand the importance of security operations and monitoring.
  • Apply security best practices in operational environments.
  • Understand incident response procedures.
  • Conduct incident response and forensics.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance:

  • Understand the policies, laws, and regulations related to IT security.
  • Understand risk management concepts and practices.
  • Recognize the importance of awareness and training.

Why Choose the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Test on Cybrary?

  • Complements Cybrary's Course: This practice test is the ideal companion to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 course available on Cybrary, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded preparation approach.
  • Builds Confidence: The practice test is intended to help you build confidence by familiarizing yourself with the exam format and question types.
  • Comprehensive Content: With a plethora of practice questions, detailed answers, and a comprehensive set of flashcards, you'll have all the resources you need to grasp every aspect of the exam.
  • Outstanding Value: While similar practice tests typically come with a price tag of $149/test, Cybrary subscribers gain exclusive access to this valuable resource as part of their monthly subscription, delivering exceptional preparation value.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Details

  • Number of Questions: Up to 90 questions.
  • Duration: 90 minutes.
  • Passing Score: Aim for a score of 750 out of 900 to pass.
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese
  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: How long is the certification valid for?
  • A: The Security+ certification is valid for three years. Renewal can be achieved by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or by retaking the exam.
  • Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification?
  • A: While there are no strict prerequisites, having foundational IT and cybersecurity knowledge or holding certifications like CompTIA Network+ can be beneficial. Some hands-on experience or coursework in security might also be advantageous.
  • Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam?
  • A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 course on Cybrary. Additionally, review CompTIA's official study materials and engage in hands-on security tasks.
  • Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam?
  • A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Practice Test Specifications

This Practice Test has a few options available to enhance your learning experience:

  • Customize your testing experience by configuring your practice test to suit your specific study needs. Select items by test objective, set study preferences and control how your answers are accessed.
  • Select preset tests. These tests are made to provide a testing experience similar to a real testing environment. They are timed and filter questions like the certification exam. This option will help you determine your readiness for the certification exam.
  • Flashcard review allows you to review concepts in a self-graded and unlimited environment. With hundreds of questions, these premade flashcards will help you understand concepts covered on the actual certification exam.

You'll receive immediate access to your practice test after purchase

System Requirements

Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements:

  • Processor: Min. 500MHz Processor, 128 MB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: Min. 1024x768 Note: Some courses may be better experienced by using a higher or lower screen resolution.

Operating Systems:

Supported System Platforms:

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2003 (SP2 or later)
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher

Supported Browsers:

  • Microsoft IE 7
  • Microsoft IE 8
  • Microsoft IE 9
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Note: The browser version you're running must support 128-bit encryption or secured pages will not display correctly.

Firewalls:

  • A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. If your computer is located behind a company firewall, you might not be able to access portions of the Practice Test from work. Company firewalls sometimes block JavaScript, or won't let you log in to a secure server.
  • If your company's firewall blocks JavaScript, you won't be able to enter the Practice Tests from your work computer.
  • If your company firewall allows JavaScript but doesn't allow access to a secure server, you won't be able to access the classrooms from work.
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Prepare yourself to enter the cybersecurity field or validate your knowledge by earning the Security+ certification. This practice test for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) will help you identify domain areas to study more so you know when you're exam ready. Be sure to set yourself up for exam success. Start this practice test today.

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Course Description

The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 examination is an entry level cybersecurity certification covering essential areas such as threat management, cryptography, identity management, security systems, risk management, and more. It's designed to test your ability to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Here's a breakdown of the main domains covered in the SY0-601 exam:

Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities:

  • Understand various types of malware and attacks (e.g., social engineering, wireless, application/service).
  • Recognize vulnerabilities and threats in different systems and networks.

Architecture and Design:

  • Understand the importance of secure system design.
  • Implement secure network architecture and system design.
  • Understand the principles of secure software development.
  • Recognize the importance of cloud and virtualization in a secure enterprise architecture.

Implementation:

  • Implement secure network configurations.
  • Install and configure identity and access services.
  • Manage certificates and public key infrastructures.
  • Implement host or application security solutions.
  • Implement secure mobile solutions.

Operations and Incident Response:

  • Understand the importance of security operations and monitoring.
  • Apply security best practices in operational environments.
  • Understand incident response procedures.
  • Conduct incident response and forensics.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance:

  • Understand the policies, laws, and regulations related to IT security.
  • Understand risk management concepts and practices.
  • Recognize the importance of awareness and training.

Why Choose the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Test on Cybrary?

  • Complements Cybrary's Course: This practice test is the ideal companion to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 course available on Cybrary, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded preparation approach.
  • Builds Confidence: The practice test is intended to help you build confidence by familiarizing yourself with the exam format and question types.
  • Comprehensive Content: With a plethora of practice questions, detailed answers, and a comprehensive set of flashcards, you'll have all the resources you need to grasp every aspect of the exam.
  • Outstanding Value: While similar practice tests typically come with a price tag of $149/test, Cybrary subscribers gain exclusive access to this valuable resource as part of their monthly subscription, delivering exceptional preparation value.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Details

  • Number of Questions: Up to 90 questions.
  • Duration: 90 minutes.
  • Passing Score: Aim for a score of 750 out of 900 to pass.
  • Languages: English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Portuguese
  • Exam Format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: How long is the certification valid for?
  • A: The Security+ certification is valid for three years. Renewal can be achieved by earning continuing education units (CEUs) or by retaking the exam.
  • Q: What are the prerequisites for this certification?
  • A: While there are no strict prerequisites, having foundational IT and cybersecurity knowledge or holding certifications like CompTIA Network+ can be beneficial. Some hands-on experience or coursework in security might also be advantageous.
  • Q: How should I optimally prepare for the exam?
  • A: Utilize this practice test in conjunction with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 course on Cybrary. Additionally, review CompTIA's official study materials and engage in hands-on security tasks.
  • Q: How closely does this practice test mirror the actual exam?
  • A: This practice test closely emulates the format, difficulty, and content of the real exam, ensuring that you are thoroughly prepared for every aspect of the certification test.

Practice Test Specifications

This Practice Test has a few options available to enhance your learning experience:

  • Customize your testing experience by configuring your practice test to suit your specific study needs. Select items by test objective, set study preferences and control how your answers are accessed.
  • Select preset tests. These tests are made to provide a testing experience similar to a real testing environment. They are timed and filter questions like the certification exam. This option will help you determine your readiness for the certification exam.
  • Flashcard review allows you to review concepts in a self-graded and unlimited environment. With hundreds of questions, these premade flashcards will help you understand concepts covered on the actual certification exam.

You'll receive immediate access to your practice test after purchase

System Requirements

Hardware and Software Minimum Requirements:

  • Processor: Min. 500MHz Processor, 128 MB RAM
  • Screen Resolution: Min. 1024x768 Note: Some courses may be better experienced by using a higher or lower screen resolution.

Operating Systems:

Supported System Platforms:

  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2003 (SP2 or later)
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher

Supported Browsers:

  • Microsoft IE 7
  • Microsoft IE 8
  • Microsoft IE 9
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Note: The browser version you're running must support 128-bit encryption or secured pages will not display correctly.

Firewalls:

  • A firewall is a system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. If your computer is located behind a company firewall, you might not be able to access portions of the Practice Test from work. Company firewalls sometimes block JavaScript, or won't let you log in to a secure server.
  • If your company's firewall blocks JavaScript, you won't be able to enter the Practice Tests from your work computer.
  • If your company firewall allows JavaScript but doesn't allow access to a secure server, you won't be able to access the classrooms from work.

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